With the change in coaching regimes at Rutgers, the staff will have a different look when spring practice begins next month. The final addition to the staff will be announced later today in the form of new defensive line coach Jim Panagos.[details]

Notes: High school linebacker-tight end who also earned letters in basketball (two) and baseball (one) as a Georgia prep. Redshirted in 2006. Started 10-of-14 games played at right defensive end in '07, recording 38 tackles, nine tackles for loss and seven sacks with one pass batted down and a forced fumble. In '08, started 11-of-12 games at DRE and posted 52-17-7 with three batted passes, one interception, two forced fumbles and a blocked kick. Was named Conference USA Defensive Player of the Year in '09 after leading the Knights in tackles for loss and sacks for the second consecutive season. Started 12-of-13 games at DRE (played left defensive tackle against Houston, as UCF used the nickel package extensively) and registered 61-18-13 with three batted passes and a forced fumble. Made 14 starts at DRE in '10 and recorded 63-13½-8½ with two pass breakups, two interceptions (both returned for touchdowns) and two forced fumbles. Team captain.

Positives: Motor is always revved up. Plays fast. Good bend, balance and body control off the edge. Is relentless as a pass rusher and keeps working to the quarterback. Smart, tough and competitive. Experienced, productive, four-year starter. Has special-teams ability. Terrific character and blue-collar work ethic. Outstanding weight-room habits - bench-pressed 225 pounds 35 times at the Combine.

Negatives: Does not look the part - lacks ideal height and has short arms and small hands. Can be neutralized when blockers get into his frame. Average athletic ability and explosion. Much of his production is effort-based.

Summary: Scrappy, instinctive, competitive, try-hard overachiever with pass-rush skills and a bulldog mentality - occasionally slid inside and rushed from defensive tackle. Will have to make the conversion to a stand-up position in a 3-4, but is the type of football player you want at the bottom of your roster and will contribute on special teams while he pushes for more snaps.